Inside Politics – Coronavirus special: Rishi Sunak set to reveal future of furlough scheme

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Stanley Johnson’s out-of-print novel The Virus (yes, it’s about a deadly virus) is to be reissued this summer – despite accusations the prime minister’s father is attempting to “cash in” of the current crisis. Although super-wealthy celebs have been accused trying to cash in on the Treasury’s furlough scheme, employers and employees across the country remain utterly dependent on the emergency cash. Rishi Sunak today reveals the future of the scheme beyond June. After the shambolic launch of the lockdown exit plan, can the chancellor send out a clear and reassuring message? I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing during the coronavirus crisis.

Inside the bubble

Our chief political commentator John Rentoul on what to look out for today: